After Floyd beats Hatton, who's the next hope?

[sonofisis]

It is painfully obvious the pattern that emerges with Floyd Mayweather jr. concerning his love/hate relationship with emotionally invested fans of the sport. We can go as far back as Gatti and trace the exact same sentiment and wishful thinking. Irrationality over takes the mind of those that want to see Floyd lose, to the point where folx were basically praying that he'd lose to Gatti and actually gave him (Gatti) a decent chance. We all know what happened. Skipping Sharmba, the same applies to Judah. People hated Floyd so much, that I remember comments stating that they actually hated both fighters, but to go with the lesser of the two evils, they picked Judah as their favorite to win. Of course Floyd ****ted on him also, and Baldomir was the new hope. Floyd again fights Baldy, and wins an easy decision without a scratch on his face. De la Hoya turned into a nonsense race battle in some (not all) sectors, emotions were so high. People wanted so bad for the guy to lose, claiming also that De La Hoya was just too big, too strong, jab is too precise, too imposing, and too big of a star for Mayweather to overcome. Once more, the pretty boy comes out on top. So my question now is, since obviously the exact same pattern emerges with Ricky Hatton, when Floyd beats him decisively like most expect him to do, who's the next fighter that Floyd bashers are going to lean on? I'd just like to know now for future reference. Is it the Cotto/Mosley winner, is it Paul Williams or Cintron, is it Kelly Pavlik? Grasping at straws is so common with the anti-Floyd crusaders, that I just felt compelled to ask.

[USA4LIFE]

The difference is he's fighting someone who's in or closer to his prime. Gatti was not, and DLH was not. I'm picking Floyd to win b/c I don't see how Hatton can catch him but I'm pulling for Hatton. As far as Judah, well I told many people he will only last 4 rounds and that's exactly what happened.

[THe TRiNiTY]

He'd have problems with a healthy confident Paul Williams. Cotto or Mosley both could give him trouble and with Cintron, you never know. He has A LOT of work to do in this division. He's not close to cleaning it up.

[Easton Assassin]

It is painfully obvious the pattern that emerges with Floyd Mayweather jr. concerning his love/hate relationship with emotionally invested fans of the sport. We can go as far back as Gatti and trace the exact same sentiment and wishful thinking. Irrationality over takes the mind of those that want to see Floyd lose, to the point where folx were basically praying that he'd lose to Gatti and actually gave him (Gatti) a decent chance. We all know what happened. Skipping Sharmba, the same applies to Judah. People hated Floyd so much, that I remember comments stating that they actually hated both fighters, but to go with the lesser of the two evils, they picked Judah as their favorite to win. Of course Floyd ****ted on him also, and Baldomir was the new hope. Floyd again fights Baldy, and wins an easy decision without a scratch on his face. De la Hoya turned into a nonsense race battle in some (not all) sectors, emotions were so high. People wanted so bad for the guy to lose, claiming also that De La Hoya was just too big, too strong, jab is too precise, too imposing, and too big of a star for Mayweather to overcome. Once more, the pretty boy comes out on top. So my question now is, since obviously the exact same pattern emerges with Ricky Hatton, when Floyd beats him decisively like most expect him to do, who's the next fighter that Floyd bashers are going to lean on? I'd just like to know now for future reference. Is it the Cotto/Mosley winner, is it Paul Williams or Cintron, is it Kelly Pavlik? Grasping at straws is so common with the anti-Floyd crusaders, that I just felt compelled to ask.

Unfortunately for you Isis, there will be no need to find an opponent after dec 8th.

After hatton crushes Floyd it's gonna be interesting to see just how ****ing ****** you are gonna look trying to make excuses.

I will be watching and laughing, of that you can be sure!

[THe TRiNiTY]

Unfortunately for you Isis, there will be no need to find an opponent after dec 8th.

After hatton crushes Floyd it's gonna be interesting to see just how ****ing ****** you are gonna look trying to make excuses.

I will be watching and laughing, of that you can be sure!

I'll bet you any kind of points you'd like that Hatton loses.

[sonofisis]

He'd have problems with a healthy confident Paul Williams. Cotto or Mosley both could give him trouble and with Cintron, you never know. He has A LOT of work to do in this division. He's not close to cleaning it up.

I'm aware of this and would happen to agree, though where was Cintron and Williams when Floyd won the WBC, before moving up to 154? If Floyd does happen to clean up shop, my expectation is that new meat would immediately enter the equation, starting the cycle all over again. Am I off with this assessment?

[sonofisis]

Unfortunately for you Isis, there will be no need to find an opponent after dec 8th.

We'll have to just wait and see about that, but given that you haven't considered my question, I assume that when Floyd wins, you'll have no excuses and will concede within yourself that he is the justifiably the best of this present day era, correct?

[THe TRiNiTY]

I'm aware of this and would happen to agree, though where was Cintron and Williams when Floyd won the WBC, before moving up to 154? If Floyd does happen to clean up shop, my expectation is that new meat would immediately enter the equation, starting the cycle all over again. Am I off with this assessment?

No. Like I said though, he's not at that point. If anything, he needs to HOPE he can get at most of these guys and clean this division up, while still as close to his peak as possible. He has a good chance to clean up (if that's his REAL desire) but he still needs to do that before Mayweather-haters need to look too far for a suitable opponent. He has plenty. As far as Cintron, he was on a comeback trail, and a good one at that. As far as Williams, he STILL needs a fight or two before he's ready for Mayweather.

[Easton Assassin]

We'll have to just wait and see about that, but given that you haven't considered my question, I assume that when Floyd wins, you'll have no excuses and will concede within yourself that he is the justifiably the best of this present day era, correct?

Missed the question?

But yes, should Floyd win- It will be his first legit win in over 5 years and will go along way towards making me rethink my position, until then, I am firm in my belief!

[Contenders]

It is painfully obvious the pattern that emerges with Floyd Mayweather jr. concerning his love/hate relationship with emotionally invested fans of the sport. We can go as far back as Gatti and trace the exact same sentiment and wishful thinking. Irrationality over takes the mind of those that want to see Floyd lose, to the point where folx were basically praying that he'd lose to Gatti and actually gave him (Gatti) a decent chance. We all know what happened. Skipping Sharmba, the same applies to Judah. People hated Floyd so much, that I remember comments stating that they actually hated both fighters, but to go with the lesser of the two evils, they picked Judah as their favorite to win. Of course Floyd ****ted on him also, and Baldomir was the new hope. Floyd again fights Baldy, and wins an easy decision without a scratch on his face. De la Hoya turned into a nonsense race battle in some (not all) sectors, emotions were so high. People wanted so bad for the guy to lose, claiming also that De La Hoya was just too big, too strong, jab is too precise, too imposing, and too big of a star for Mayweather to overcome. Once more, the pretty boy comes out on top. So my question now is, since obviously the exact same pattern emerges with Ricky Hatton, when Floyd beats him decisively like most expect him to do, who's the next fighter that Floyd bashers are going to lean on? I'd just like to know now for future reference. Is it the Cotto/Mosley winner, is it Paul Williams or Cintron, is it Kelly Pavlik? Grasping at straws is so common with the anti-Floyd crusaders, that I just felt compelled to ask.

The problem is, Mayweather won't fight just anybody! He wants big names that'll give him big money. Which as of lately has been meaning past-their-prime fighters. Unfortunately, because of his higher concern for money instead of his legacy, he avoids fighting the younger, fresher fighters that'll possibly give him more of a threat. It's good for his checkbook, but sucks for the fans!